Astrid
Meaning: not confirmed (origin debated)
About the name Astrid
The origin of Astrid is debated, and we couldn't confirm its meaning from a sourced etymology. A commonly cited theory links it to Scandinavian roots, with the meaning âDivinely beautifulâ. Treat that as a theory, not a settled fact.
Why we say this: we only state a meaning as fact when a sourced etymology (Wiktionary, with its references) supports it. For Astrid we didn't find one we were confident in, so we show the popular explanation as a theory.
It has a unique feel. In 2025, Astrid ranked #376 for girls in the US, with 818 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2024. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Astrid were girls.
- US rank 2025
- #376
- In 2015
- #884
- Babies in 2025
- 818
Popularity of Astrid, 1940â2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
Nicknames for Astrid
- Asta
Names similar to Astrid
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